Deft and Gauche

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Deft adjective - Skillful with the hands.

Usage example: the deft jeweler quickly attached the diamond to its mount on the gold band

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Gauche is an antonym for deft in skilful topic.

Nearby Words: deftness, deftly

Gauche adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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Deft is an antonym for gauche.

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